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Can Firefox Download dialog box be set to closed automatically after download completes?

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Can Firefox Download dialog box be set to closed automatically after download completes?

Can Firefox Download dialog box be set to closed automatically after download completes?

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You can change the preference browser.download.manager.closeWhenDone

  1. type about:config in your Location Bar, like typing a web site address, and press the Enter key
  2. ignore warning and choose to continue
  3. in Filter, type browser.download.manager.closeWhenDone
  4. in lower part of screen, double-click to toggle the value to "true"
  5. close about:config tab
  6. See:


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See also:

  • Tools > Options > General : Downloads : "Close it when all downloads are finished"
  • Press F10 or tap the Alt key to bring up the "Menu Bar" temporarily if the Menu Bar is hidden.
  • Use "Firefox > Options" instead of "Tools > Options" if the menu bar is hidden.